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Want Whiter Teeth? Try These Three Affordable At Home Whitening Techniques
Having teeth that are discolored can make you self-conscious of your smile when around other people. If professional teeth whitening is not within your budget, you may be considering treatments you can do at home on your own. These three techniques use things you may already have around your home as well.
Coconut Oil Swishing
It may seem strange, but you can actually whiten your teeth using coconut oil. The idea is that the lauric acid found in the coconut oil will eliminate the bacteria in plaque, which is what makes your teeth look yellow. It works because the bacteria gets stuck in the coconut oil from swishing it around.
All you need is a single tablespoon of coconut oil to do it. Prior to brushing your teeth, swish the coconut oil for approximately 15-20 minutes. Finish by brushing your teeth, which will help remove any coconut oil remaining in your mouth. It will not produce immediate results, but you can keep repeating the process until you notice the difference. …show more content…

You do not need an exact recipe to create the paste, just keep adding lemon juice to a couple teaspoons of baking soda until it has looks like a paste.
Start by wiping off any excess saliva on your teeth using a paper towel. Dip your toothbrush into the paste, and apply it to your teeth by thoroughly coating all the surfaces. You should only leave it on your teeth for about a minute, and then rinse it away. Leaving the paste on your teeth for too long can damage the enamel.
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